Spain to Cut Fuel Discounts as Economy Continues to Grow

Spain to Cut Fuel Discounts If you’ve been enjoying the discount every time you fill up your car in Spain, there’s a bit of bad news on the horizon. The Spanish Government has confirmed that fuel subsidies introduced to soften the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East...

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The Pines Menu De La Noche – WOW!

What better way to spend Saturday night than enjoying the The Pines menu de la noche? It’s been a while since we ate at The Pines, and I have no idea why we haven’t been back sooner. We have always loved the food here, and I happened to be on...

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Luma Brunch For Breakfast

As we were going to be in Benijofar, Soph suggested we tick Luma Brunch off our list of places to try. This was a great idea as we would be there far too early for lunch, so we decided to have breakfast. This is a lovely little place, there are...

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Braseria Saoko: Excellent Menu Del Dia

In an unplanned trip out we called in at Braseria Saoko in Albatera for a lunch. We were actually going to call in during the evening, but as there is a football game on, we opted for what would hopefully be a quieter environment for lunch.One thing that made us...

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Royal Decree 253 2025: The Important One For Residents

Royal Decree 253 2025: The Quiet Shift Every Spain‑Based Resident Should Have on Their Radar There’s a particular kind of law that doesn’t make headlines but still manages to rearrange the furniture of everyday life. Royal Decree 253 2025 is one of those. It slipped into the Boletín Oficial del...

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Tipping Attitudes

Tipping. So good old Facebook had a group with a debate about tipping and how much. This is something we do, almost evry time we go out. I’ve previously done an article here on this subject. If we’re having say just a drink, we’ll leave the change if it’s coins...

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𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 — 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝘀

𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 — 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝘀 AKA **𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗱𝘀.** Every hotel has them. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝: 𝟒𝟖𝟎 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 What the brochure failed to mention was: Approximately 60 sunbeds. Shared between 480 rooms. 𝗕𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲...

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Bolt vs Uber in Spain: Which App Should You Actually Have on Your Phone?

Here’s a question I get from people visiting Spain with some regularity, and one I’ve asked myself more than once while standing outside somewhere at night trying to get home: is Bolt or Uber actually better here? The honest answer is that it depends where you are and what you’re...

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Bolt Spain: What It Is And Where It Works

The first time I used Bolt in Spain I was in Madrid, it was late, and I’d already been waiting twenty minutes for a taxi that didn’t materialise. A friend suggested I try the app. Four minutes later a car arrived, the price was half what a taxi would have...

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Costa Blanca Markets: A Weekly Tradition Worth Getting Up Early For

The Costa Blanca markets are one of those things that people discover on their first week here and then quietly build the rest of their week around. I know people who’ve lived on the Costa Blanca for twenty years and still won’t miss their local market day. It’s not just...

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Autónomo in Spain: The No-BS Guide

Autónomo in Spain: The Real Deal With Freelancing Down Here If you’ve spent any time in Spain trying to work for yourself, you’ll have heard the word autónomo thrown around like it’s a common noun. It’s not. It’s a whole life situation. Being an autónomo simply means you’re self-employed. You could be a web...

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